The situation of refugees and migrants in the Central Mediterranean

17-06-2020 - 15:43
In an interview, rapporteur Laura Ferrara explains how the limits of the European asylum system were tested following the influx of migrants, and how new reforms aim to improve procedures while increasing rights.
Towards a more just and simple asylum system © European Parliament

In the LIBE Committee meeting on 15 June, which took place via visioconference, Members held an exchange of views on the situation in the Central Mediterranean Route. Several speakers were invited to this debate, namely representatives of DG HOME of the European Commission, the External Action Service, Frontex, UNHCR, IOM, the IRINI CSDP mission and Sea Eye.